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L.B. Gilbert

L.B. Gilbert is a Content Editor for MyNorthwest.com, originally from Morrison, Colorado. He has since graduated from Seattle University with a degree in journalism and political science, becoming the Investigative Editor of the school's student newspaper 'The Spectator.' He enjoys cooking, reading, and any activity in the outdoors, especially skiing and rock climbing.

T Line restarts service as expansion continues on track

After construction on the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension halted service of T Line trains, service has officially restarted beginning Tuesday. 
4 years ago

Debates continue over Indigenous People’s, Columbus Day

It seems October 10th is a day where people debate the merits of Columbus Day, over the actual celebration of the day itself.
4 years ago

Shirtless man breaks into UW students’ home, assaults woman

Seattle police detectives are looking for a shirtless man who allegedly broke into the home of UW students and assaulted a resident
4 years ago

‘More closures possible’ for US 2 lasting through winter

US Highway 2 has been opening and closing on and off for the past month in response to the Bolt Creek Fire, which started a month ago, as crews work to clear hazardous debris destabilized by the fire. 
4 years ago

Spike: ‘A good day in America’ after cannabis charges dropped

President Biden announced Thursday that he would begin the steps of pardoning all federal convictions of “simple possession” of cannabis.
4 years ago

Buttigieg: Short-term solutions to gas prices will be hard to come by

Secretary of Transportation "Mayor" Pete Buttigieg came to visit Washington this past week to highlight infrastructure investments from the Biden administration
4 years ago

Seattle Police adding new emphasis patrols in U-District

Now in order to combat the rising gun violence, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) will be adding new emphasis patrols in the area
4 years ago

Police, firefighters on high alert amid series of arsons

Seattle Fire Department officials are saying the fire was a part of a string of other fires in the area that day.
4 years ago

King County passes motion to help struggling food banks

King County has passed a measure that would identify resources to help local food banks struggling to meet the increased demand they have been facing.
4 years ago

Fire at Kent dentist office extinguished after venting roof

Crews put out a fire at a dentist's office in Kent after it sparked just before 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at "All Seasons Dental Care" on State Avenue.
4 years ago

US 2 reopens after multiple closures over past month due to Bolt Creek Fire

US Highway 2 will be partially closed again Wednesday, Oct. 5 as crews work to clear more hazardous trees and work to control the Bolt Creek Fire
4 years ago

Seattle minimum wage increases to $18.69 an hour

Seattle announced their new minimum wage will be $18.69 an hour for most workers, a 1.42 increase over the current minimum wage
4 years ago

Stabbing suspect caught after causing lock-out at Bellevue’s Highland Middle School

Bellevue police are searching for a stabbing suspect near 148th Avenue NE and NE 25th Street, and as a precaution, Highland Middle school is under lock-out.
4 years ago

Tiffany Smiley criticizes Seattle Times over cease and desist letter

After being issued a cease and desist order, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley is now criticizing The Seattle Times.
4 years ago

Man airlifted with burns covering 80% of his body after propane explosion at Olympia marina

An explosion at the Olympia Marina happened around 6:42 p.m. Sunday, which damaged several boats and sent one person to the hospital.
4 years ago

Aberdeen School District cancels classes Monday after threats online

 Aberdeen School District canceled classes because of threats made online against Aberdeen High School on one of their social media accounts, Superintendentndent Jeffrey Thake announced Sunday evening. 
4 years ago

US 2 reopens again as Bolt Creek Fire continues to burn

Investigators looking into the cause of the wildfire that shut down US Highway 2 for two weeks, and have confirmed it was human-caused.
4 years ago

US 2 reopens again as Bolt Creek Fire evacuation notices lowered

After closing part of US Highway 2 Monday night due to debris from the Bolt Creek Fire, the WSDOT reopened the road Thursday evening.
4 years ago

Shooting near Ship Canal Bridge homeless encampment slows Friday commute

KIRO Newsradio's Sam Campbell went to the scene where the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said four gunshots were reported early Friday.
4 years ago

Tacoma officer fires gun, breaks up bar fight

A Tacoma Police Officer fired their gun while on a call to a confrontation at a bar late Wednesday night. At around 11:00 p.m., police received a call about a fight at The Office Bar and Grill on Pacific Avenue near S 8th Street, including one man who reportedly fired his gun inside the bar. […]
4 years ago

All lanes cleared after crash on northbound I-405 in Tukwila

All lanes of northbound I-405 in Tukwila have been cleared after a crash caused traffic issues Wednesday morning.
4 years ago

Encampment fire under Seattle’s Ship Canal Bridge causes backups on I-5

There is currently a fire blocking the two left lanes of Interstate 5 at the Ship Canal Bridge crossing southbound from the University District into Portage Bay.
4 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff investigates shooting death in Graham

Deputies with the Pierce County Sherriff's Department are investigating an incident where a man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Graham.
4 years ago

Man driving the wrong direction on I-5 dies, kills 19-year-old woman in SeaTac

A woman has been killed when she was hit by a driver in the wrong lane in SeaTac on northbound Interstate 5 around midnight Thursday.
4 years ago